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MASSE THERMIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Geophysics
- Radiation Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermal ionization mass spectrometry
1, record 1, English, thermal%20ionization%20mass%20spectrometry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TIMS 1, record 1, English, TIMS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One application of thermal ionization is thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TIMS). This method is widely used in radiometric dating, where the sample is ionized under vacuum. The ions being produced at the filament are focussed into an ion beam and then passed through a magnetic field to separate them by mass. The relative abundances of different isotopes can then be measured, yielding isotope ratios. 2, record 1, English, - thermal%20ionization%20mass%20spectrometry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TIMS): term and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - thermal%20ionization%20mass%20spectrometry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Géophysique
- Radioprotection
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spectrométrie de masse à thermoionisation
1, record 1, French, spectrom%C3%A9trie%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20thermoionisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spectrométrie de masse à ionisation thermique 2, record 1, French, spectrom%C3%A9trie%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20ionisation%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spectrométrie de masse à thermoionisation : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - spectrom%C3%A9trie%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20thermoionisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Heating
- Solar Energy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermal mass
1, record 2, English, thermal%20mass
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material used to store the sun's heat or the night's coolness. 2, record 2, English, - thermal%20mass
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Water, concrete, and rock are common choices for thermal mass. In winter, thermal mass stores solar energy collected during the day and releases it during sunless periods (nights or cloudy days). In summer, thermal mass absorbs excess daytime heat and ventilation allows it to be discharged to the outdoors at night. 2, record 2, English, - thermal%20mass
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Chauffage
- Énergie solaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- masse thermique
1, record 2, French, masse%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau ou matière pouvant emmagasiner l'énergie solaire ou la fraîcheur de la nuit. 2, record 2, French, - masse%20thermique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'eau, le béton et le roc sont des masses thermiques couramment utilisées. En hiver, une masse thermique typique emmagasine l'énergie solaire absorbée pendant le jour et la libère durant les périodes de temps couvert. L'été, cette masse thermique absorbe la chaleur excédentaire du jour et l'évacue ensuite à l'extérieur grâce à un système de ventilation. 2, record 2, French, - masse%20thermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Optics
- Radiation Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thermal ionization mass spectrometer
1, record 3, English, thermal%20ionization%20mass%20spectrometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. 2, record 3, English, - thermal%20ionization%20mass%20spectrometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Optique
- Radioprotection
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spectromètre de masse à ionisation thermique
1, record 3, French, spectrom%C3%A8tre%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20ionisation%20thermique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SMIT 1, record 3, French, SMIT
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire. 2, record 3, French, - spectrom%C3%A8tre%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20ionisation%20thermique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-05-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Heating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thermal mass
1, record 4, English, thermal%20mass
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The heat storage capacity of a structure provided by large quantities of heavy material. 2, record 4, English, - thermal%20mass
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thermal mass for heat storage [is provided by] extra-thick concrete slab. 3, record 4, English, - thermal%20mass
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Chauffage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- masse thermique
1, record 4, French, masse%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle "masse thermique" d'un élément de construction la somme des produits des masses (poids en langage ordinaire) de ses divers éléments par leur capacité calorifique. 2, record 4, French, - masse%20thermique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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